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Old 09-28-2014, 07:51 PM   #6
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Originally Posted by BirdTRD View Post
There are many good oil filter wrenches out there of varying styles, most of which are non-destructive (i.e. strap, cap, band, etc.) but for God's sake, do not use the 'ol screwdriver method. Once you damage the filter, you're stuck until you can get it off. Worst case, leave the old filter in tact, replace the oil anyway and take it to a good shop.
I'm planning to go to auto store and get a oil filter wrench that doesn't use the teeth kind to try it out. My friend lent me his oil filter wrench, but it's the one with the edgy teeth, so when I clamp on the filter, it'll destroy it and potentially leaving a mess.
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